[ Mm, there goes his nap plans. He pauses a moment for his reply, thinking. He’s used to sleeping at random hours in hospitals, so this doesn’t feel too different. He needs to rest, anyway, and while his clothes are drying and he’s relaxing in pjs... why not?
But sleep isn’t his first desire. ]
I believe this is largely in part to my moonblessing, but it’s impossible to shake the idea. I want to snuggle up close to you.
I didn't say you couldn't sleep, just that I wouldn't. It's your bed.
[ That's why he wanted the book. Eichi needs to rest. He doesn't verbally agree to the snuggling but he won't stop it from happening either. Midorima's very clear when he's against something, so he hopes that Eichi understands. ]
I will nap some more, since I'm quite tired, but...
[He watches Midorima for another long moment before he sets the water aside, shaking his head.]
No, nevermind. I have books on a shelf near the table in the main room, if you'd like to search for one you might like.
[They're prisma books about things like the culture, any history, and anything you can think of that might help an idol raise himself higher. Media, song writing, so on and so forth.]
[ He doesn't press to find out what the 'but' was. If Eichi decided not to say it, it's not his business. He finishes taping up his fingers and gathers his things to put them back in the bag he'd brought, neatly tucked away. Then he gets up to go look at the books, but raises his voice so Eichi can still hear him as he does. ]
Do you have somewhere to be today?
[ Midorima doesn't really know what to do here, he's going on instinct and trying to be good about this,but he also has no idea how to tell if he's overstaying his welcome. ]
[ Midorima has no idea about the house, unfortunately. But he also doesn't want to make Kuroko wait here the whole time, and chroma is going to help him recover. He considers for a moment what the most logical option here is. ]
If I carry you, it'll generate chroma and will instigate a faster recovery.
[ At the very least, Midorima has gotten somewhat more used to it by now. He still doesn't like it, but it's certainly something that he can deal with now after a few rounds of it. ]
You get used to.. some parts of it.
[ In fact, as Mayuzumi approaches he might notice something of a scent about Midorima. His pheromones are pretty strong this time around, even if it took him a while to notice himself. ]
The ears and the tail have been consistent with the moons since my arrival. The worst part is the penchant for gluttony.
[ Which probably explains why his lunch box is so big compared to normal.. He takes out his keys and lets Mayuzumi into the apartment. ]
I'm not cooking for you, but you can use whatever's in the cabinets.
[ Make.. something. Midorima doesn't know, they're all just mystery magic flavor powders to him. ]
[Is he straining. Ah, he's straining. But he's so stubborn that she'll let this go and he can Win. Midorima...you're going to hurt yourself one day you tsunfool.]
If you are sure, I'm right here--
[Never mind, it's done! And she'll just step up to pay for the plant with her chroma.]
[ Since when is Midorima not the densest one in the conversation??
He's just going to quiet down and eat now. They both need to get to business and he can be less close to her and her Cordis stank if they're not eating together. ]
[ He may not be his vice captain anymore but he's not going to deny that Akashi's got his shit together. At least in the sense of parenting this generation of miracles.. ]
Nothing necessary. I had set today aside for your massage, and I originally had plans to visit certain shops, but it was nothing vital. I had no important meetings.
[He calls it back out, experimentally shifting and stretching from the bed. He's sore, but his pain tolerance is much better with these traits... So hopefully he won't be too sore later, either.]
[ Why does he seem so annoyed... This guy needs to calm down???
Weiss eventually finishes her food. About fifteen to twenty minutes later. There's not much to wash, just the spoons and forks and plates, but the food she brought are still in their containers, so those can be disposed of easily. ]
That's fine. You're already doing more than enough for me, really.
[ Yeah, he might be appreciative of Midorima going out of his way but there's no way Mayuzumi will let the guy cook for him.
Even if that lunch box still smells fantastic. There's something else beyond tasty food that Mayuzumi can't quite put his finger on though, that first became noticeable when he stood behind Midorima while the guy unlocked the door: a subtle and inviting kind of fragrance that made Mayuzumi want to take two steps closer and just nuzzle his face against that soft tanuki tail fur.
...Seriously, he really needs to rein in his light-novel-generated interest in cute animal ears and tails if it's making him have weird thoughts like that. Sure, Mayuzumi does like Midorima as someone relaxing to hang around and quietly read with, but isn't that a beyond strange urge to have for a guy he was trying to form an informal genre reading club with before he ended up here? Maybe being so hungry is messing with his brain...
At least cooking will be a distraction and something to do with his hands so they stop itching from wanting to scritch those adorable furry ears. He takes stock of what's in the cabinets and fridge, and starts to pull out ingredients for some quick stir-fried noodles. ]
I haven't noticed anything weird like that happening to me and I've been here a few days, though. I guess I've either been lucky or aligned differently.
[ It's big! It's not like anyone wouldn't strain carrying a tree around, it's not exactly an evenly balanced weight or a basketball or something. Midorima's strong but this is normally something you would carry around with a dolly even so..
But it's not like they can take a cart home or anything and Midorima can't drive and doesn't have a car. ]
You're paying for it.
[ Even the store clerk is like 'what is this fool doing..' ]
[ ...he actually has chroma for once. He can do it. ]
Do you have any allergies?
[ Unless Eichi says he wants something specific, Midorima kind of wants burgers maybe. He feels like he just played a basketball game, between Cordis hunger and his first time. ]
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